Flute 360 | Episode 94: “Understanding the Flow State with Dr. Chris Neal, Part 1” (36:09)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Chris Neal (LPC) about how we as musicians can experience the flow state within our performances! Chris dives into his research and shares his findings with us. Episode 94’s discussion continues into Episode 95, which will air Saturday, December 28, 2019! Please subscribe to the Flute 360 Podcast, so you do not miss a Saturday episode! Thank you!

Episode 94 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:03 – Take Vitamin C to keep your immune system strong!
• 2:23 – Reference to E92 and E93 – check it out!
• 2:52 – Today’s Topic: The Flow State
• 3:18 – Chris talks about the flow state and how we can achieve this.
• 4:09 – Question: What is the state of flow?
• 4:16 – Chris’ Answer
• 5:30 – Flute 360’s post-production process.
• 6:00 – Chris continues with his research-based answer.
• 7:04 – Question: Once we’ve learned a musical piece, how can we as musicians enter into the state of flow during an artistic, musical performance?
• 7:22 – Chris’ Answer
• 8:08 – Russell Westbrook, basketball player
• 9:40 – Chris shares one of his clarinet experiences from his senior recital.
• 12:45 – Repertoire: Sonatina for Flute and Piano by Burton
• 14:49 – Topic: Pre-Frontal Cortex
• 23:30 – Topic: Theta Brain Waves
• 24:28 – Reference to Professor Elliott Antokoletz, musicology
• 25:55 – Repertoire: Bach’s Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
• 28:38 – Topic: Self-Compassion & Holding Space for Yourself
• 33:58 – Book: “The Compassionate Mind” by Gilbert
• 34:20 – Book: “Buddha’s Brain” by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
• 34:40 – Conclusion
• 34:55 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 94 – Resources Mentioned:

• Russell Westbrook, basketball player
• Professor Elliott Antokoletz, musicology
• “10 Fruits That Have More Vitamin C Than An Orange” by Audrey Bruno
• Sonatina for Flute and Piano by Burton
• Bach’s Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
• Brahms’ Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1 for Clarinet and Piano
• Flute 360 Podcast’s Episode 92
• Flute 360 Podcast’s Episode 93
• Flute 360 Podcast’s Episode 02
• “The Compassionate Mind” by Gilbert
• “Buddha’s Brain” by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
• Spotify – Flute 360 Podcast

Episode 94 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions